I don’t know the term for them but they look like this:

[perfectly nice image with ridiculous, inane, post-ruining commentary from comic-relief underneath it]

1. sharpless said: They annoy me so much. What’s the point, exactly? I’m genuinely curious. I get that it’s supposed to help people, but I don’t see how it possibly could. If you can read an image description, can’t you also see the image itself?
2. throughtosunrise said: Personally I’d be happier without ‘em, but I won’t implode or anything if you do.
3. miraclekid said: I rather ya didn’t, but it’s your Tumblr! ;D
4. compuhorse said: If you feel comfortable doing it then go for it. They can be rather helpful so… yeah. Good idea!
5. thehappysorceress said: Nah…between a knowledge of comics & tags, we can figure it out ourselves.
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7. denisesaidwhaaat said: NO. Please no.
8. elliottmarshal liked this
9. rabbithugs said: aaaa that’s what I feel like would happen if I started using them
10. spectralradiance said: Image descriptions! I think they’re a good idea for blogs trying to reach people, rather than just personal tumblrs. More accessibility.
11. jamesgf said: Gods, please, no!
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